This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Waite, Morrison Remick

Born November 29, 1816, in Lyme, CTDied March 23, 1888, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United StatesNominated by Ulysses Grant on January 19, 1874, to a seat vacated by Salmon P. Chase. Confirmed by the Senate on January 21, 1874, and received commission on January 21, 1874. Service terminated on March 23, 1888, due to death.